November 06, 2012 08:30 PM CSTNovember 06, 2012 08:30 PM CSTGeorge: Here's one thing the Cowboys could do to improve their slow-starting offense

George: Here's one thing the Cowboys could do to improve their slow-starting offense

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) walks off the field following a 19-13 loss against the Atlanta Falcons in NFL football action at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia Sunday night, November 4, 2012. The Cowboys lost 19-13.

Cowboys beat writer Brandon George answered reader questions during a live chat Tuesday. Here are some highlights:

But Brandon, Dallas is not a good running team. So the fact that they need a good running attack in the red zone is irrelevant. The question, HOW do they get a good running attack? Pass early and often, get the linebackers on their heels, and then try to pound the rock

Brandon George: The Cowboys could help themselves, I believe, by using a no-huddle, hurry-up offense more in the first half as a change of pace. Right now, the offense is at its best in two-minute situations. They need to go to that more in the first half to help offset their slow starts in the first quarter.

We are seeing what happens when you draft players with injury histories. But do you think the pick of Sean Lee was worth it or do you think the losses prove why many passed on a player like him with all the talent but few healthy games?

Brandon George: I think the Sean Lee was worth it with a second-round pick and -- really -- DeMarco Murray was worth it with a third-round pick. But you can't keep drafting players with injury histories and believe you're going to build a better team and have more depth.

The offense for weeks has struggled to get their plays off in a timely manner. Watching this game it appeared the defense was struggling to figure out what they were doing before the snap...not even getting lined up on several plays. Is this the loss of Sean Lee? Who is the on-field leader now?

Brandon George: Bruce Carter is the on-field leader now. He's relaying the play-calls for the defense. And, yes, not having Lee is part of the problem with what you're seeing with the defense. For the most part, the secondary was the group that couldn't get lined up right in a timely manner against the Falcons. That will have to improve. But Carter has played well despite taking on the burden of getting everyone lined up.

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